Generations of Dirt is the story of the Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) and their impact not only on the community and land they serve, but the critical role LCCC plays in the lives of the young people who join in their mission. Through the voices of four corps members, both past and present, the story reveals the positive effect the LCCC has had on their lives.
From forestry work to trail restoration and beaver dam analogs, see a glimpse of the hard work being done and how the diverse projects work in harmony to achieve larger, lasting results. This timely narrative celebrates the enduring spirit of generational service and the rewarding experience of getting dirt under your fingernails.

Generations of Dirt: Stories from the Larimer County Conservation Corps

Generations of Dirt shows how LCCC transforms lives and landscapes through hands-on conservation, celebrating service, growth, and lasting impact.

How can we protect fish at the Hood Canal Bridge? Long Live the Kings, in partnership with the Hood Canal Coordinating Council, Tribes, and state and federal agencies, is working to address high fish mortality at this floating bridge.

Long Live the Kings - Protecting Fish at the Hood Canal Bridge

The Hood Canal Bridge is ground zero for high fish mortality in the Puget Sound. What is happening, and how can we protect fish?

This is the story of Oroville, CA residents who took action and connected their neighborhood like never before. Their journey began at a grazing workshop hosted by the Butte County Fire Safe Council. Newly motivated, Paul and Lynda Converse connected with Sarah Jo McDowell, a local goat grazer on a mission to spread joy. Soon after, wildfire struck and their combined stories turned deeply personal.

Four Legs Forward: Strategic Grazing and Community Empowerment

It only takes a few people to save a neighborhood from fire-- it can even be a joy.

Set on the Santa Barbara coast, this short documentary follows a small group of local fisherpeople on their journey to uncover the secrets of the elusive California box crab, an understudied species at the center of an emerging experimental fishery, while exploring the deeper connections between community, identity, and the dangers of life on the water.

Of Water and Will

A short documentary following a small group of Santa Barbara fisherpeople as they learn about the California box crab.

In Belle Mina, it’s “Another Day, Another Lawsuit” as a small Alabama town fights back against a quarry blasting right next door to them, threatening their air, water and overall quality of life.

Undermined

A small Alabama town fights back against a quarry blasting right next door to them

In New York's Metropolitan Capital, a diverse consortium of experts revives a globally rare ecosystem through a habitat management regime informed by scientific discovery and inspired by Native American fire stewardship. Conservation and film teams unite to uncover indigenous voices, illuminating the historical legacy of fire stewardship that defines the landscape. Together, they weave a narrative celebrating their ongoing preservation successes and honoring the deep Indigenous connection shaping the rich history of this unique landscape.

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